CVE-2024-21457 Buffer Over-read in WLAN Host Communication

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

An attacker can disclose sensitive information via a buffer over-read in WLAN host communication when handling Multi-link IE in beacon frames.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-21457?

CVE-2024-21457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, published on 1 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

INformation disclosure while handling Multi-link IE in beacon frame.

Weakness: CWE-125, CWE-126

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21457?

It affects 111 products.

Products include Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware, Qualcomm Csr8811 Firmware, Qualcomm Fastconnect 7800 Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 214 Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 216 Platform Firmware, Qualcomm Immersive Home 316 Platform Firmware and 105 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21457?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-21457 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21457 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Ar8035 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as 3581103, A-318386861, GHSA-wc8p-w4mh-crrr, PUB-A-318386861.

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